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From School Library Journal

October 1, 2005
K-Gr 3 -Using a rhythmic text and a turn-it-over format, this offering explores the concept that some forest animals are diurnal while others are nocturnal. The details of the lush, almost surreal, illustrations realistically convey the creatures' appearances and activities. The imaginative interpretation of the landscape and its inhabitants offers youngsters an unusual perspective of forest life. During daylight hours, they can observe deer splashing through a stream while an owl dozes in a nearby tree, snakes staring at sleeping foxes, and blue jays squawking as skunks snooze in a hollow log. After turning the book over to the -forest night, - readers see the deer bedded down while the owl searches for food, the foxes on the prowl as the snakes rest in a tangled bunch, and the skunks scurrying about while a jay sleeps with its head tucked beneath its wing. The strong artwork will hold children's interest as they search for all of the hidden animals. A fun introduction to nature." -Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA"

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From Horn Book

July 1, 2005
In this flip-over book, animals are shown during day, or--flip the book--nighttime activities. Each page features a number from one to ten, with that many animals on the page (e.g., for daytime number two, two porcupines sleep in a tree that two bear cubs climb). Minimal singsongy rhyming text accompanies the realistically portrayed creatures.

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